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ZIP 55811

Part of Duluth, MN
Pop. 28,118·Saint Louis County·29th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,926/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$39
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ZIP 55811 · $1,926
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,570/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,112/yr
At $1,926/mo median
Location
CityDuluth
StateMN
CountySaint Louis County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55811 (Duluth, MN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,118
Median income
$79,804
Median age
38
Renters
31%
Age distribution
18.9%
27.3%
21.7%
21.7%
Under 1818.9%
18–3427.3%
35–5421.7%
55–6410.5%
65+21.7%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
91.3%
White91.3%
Black1%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian1.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
21.8%
32%
42.7%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55811 in Duluth, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,296 → $79,804
up 11.9%
Population
28,000 → 28,118
up 0.4%
Renter share
28.1% → 31%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 42.7%
+3.9 pts
Median age
36.9 → 38
+1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $71,296 to $79,804 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% shift. Renters now make up 31% of households, compared with 28.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.7% of adults here, versus 38.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55811 covers Duluth, MN. The median rent here is $1,926/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($79,804/yr), ZIP 55811 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55811?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55811 (Duluth, MN) is $1,926. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55811 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55811's median rent of $1,926/mo is $39 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55811 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55811 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #29 out of 123 ZIPs tracked at $1,926/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55811?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,926/mo in ZIP 55811. The local median household income is $79,804/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55811?

Rent in ZIP 55811 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 55811 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55811 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,926/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($79,804/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55811 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55811 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of ZIP 55811 households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55811 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55811 compare to the rest of Duluth?

ZIP 55811 is pricier than Duluth as a whole. At $1,926/mo, it's $468 above the Duluth citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55811 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55811 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,926/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 55811's median household income ($79,804/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55811 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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